Welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of Vladimir Putin’s visit to China
In the wake of his country’s military actions in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the city of Harbin in China, known as “Little Moscow” for its historical ties to Russia. His visit, alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, underscores the deep economic and military connections between the two nations.
The itinerary includes the opening of a Russia-China trade expo, symbolizing the strengthening of economic cooperation. Both leaders have also pledged to deepen military ties, solidifying the bond between Russia and China amid geopolitical tensions.
As the two leaders meet, their close relationship sets an example of non-alignment, non-confrontation, and cooperation that bypasses traditional alliance structures. This unique model of major power relations plays a crucial role in shaping global peace, stability, and prosperity.
Follow our live updates as Putin and Xi navigate the complexities of geopolitics and economic cooperation during this significant visit.
